Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act
Kate Piercy's testimony submitted to the Senate Executive Committee on HB 4836, the Sunshine Commission Act.
Average Wages for Clinical Lab Technicians on the State Payroll
Average Wages for Clinical Lab Technicians on the State Payroll
Clinical lab technicians on the state payroll receive average annual wages almost 37% higher than the average for all clinical lab technicians in Illinois.
Pension Bill to be Signed Today
Pension Bill to be Signed Today
Governor Quinn is expected to sign a bill that would reduce pension benefits for new state employees. It's a start to scaling a big mountain.
Wages at the Illinois Community College Board
Wages at the Illinois Community College Board
In 2008, the Illinois Community College Board employed 53 employees with combined wages of almost 2.5 Million Dollars.
Cook County Check Register Live
Cook County Check Register Live
Want to find out how Cook County is spending your tax dollars?
Real Change Starts Here: The Illinois Turnaround
Real Change Starts Here: The Illinois Turnaround
If we can change Illinois, we can change the nation. Join us today.
Tea Party Turnaround
Tea Party Turnaround
Over the past year, millions of Americans have come off of the sidelines and involved themselves in the political process as part of the widespread tea party movement.
$4 Million for Building and Ground Maintenance
$4 Million for Building and Ground Maintenance
State agencies spent more than $4 million on building and ground maintenance, with the Department of Military Affairs spending the most.
Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget
Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget
The Village of Lindenhurst has cut 2 million dollars from its budget for next year.
Almost Seven Million Dollars for Cashiers at the DMV
Almost Seven Million Dollars for Cashiers at the DMV
In 2008, the Secretary of State employed 215 motor vehicle cashiers who were paid almost $7 million in wages.
State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months
State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months
A recorded message on one of the Comptroller's phone help lines warns that the state is currently processing vouchers within 140-145 business days.
Over Two Million to Weigh Trucks
Over Two Million to Weigh Trucks
The State of Illinois spent over two million dollars on paying inspectors to check the weight of trucks in 2008.
Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now
Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now
Collin Hitt, the Institute's Director of Education Policy, has an op-ed on school vouchers featured in the State Journal-Register.
Over $25 Million Paid to Auditors
Over $25 Million Paid to Auditors
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Illinois Department of Revenue paid their 350 auditors a combined $26,618,331.92 in wages. 209 of these employees made over $80,000, with the top 16 individuals making $108,025.50. The Department of Revenue also employed 42 individuals as “revenue auditor trainees,” with their combined wages totaling $1,689,227.29. In total, the Department of Revenue...